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Sample Elizabeth Kostova’s The Swan Thieves

Elizabeth Kostova, known for her debut novel The Historian, is back with The Swan Thieves (released today.)

Summary:
Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism.

Kostova’s masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. THE SWAN THIEVES is a story of obsession, history’s losses, and the power of art to preserve human hope.

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About Michelle: If one's reading taste was a map, mine would have so many scattered pins. I love genre fiction--fantasy, mystery, and the rest--and young adult fiction. Also: graphic novels and lots of them, and non-fiction on whatever topic snags my attention.Series: Michelle Recommends

About Jim: There is so much stuff I like I can't keep it all straight (or get to it all). History and Historical Fiction are my stand-bys. I also love spy novels (ala La Carre not Flemming. Although I adore neat gadgets). Can't seem to get enough YA/Adult fantasy and sci fi (its all about the world for me). Oh and lets not forget my growing graphic novel obsession. So to sum up: Jim + author who writes YA Historical Spy Fantasy with a really cool world and lots of gadgets (turn that into a graphic novel) = Jim never leaves his house ever again.Series: Jim Recommends

About Jen: I like to keep my reading light and upbeat. Few tears, little violence, lots to learn and plenty to make me laugh. Expect to find a mix of magic realism, humor, history, popular culture, biography and some occasional
trashy gossip!Series: Jen Recommends